waxwing

These birds are certainly a winter treat for any lover of wildlife. They are forced across to the UK in winter, from Siberia/Scandinavia in search of good feeding grounds, especially when their own food supplies are stretched. A good place to see them can be in the carpark of some of our largest supermarkets, due to the presence of various berry trees/bushes. Waxwings are very similar in size and shape to a Starling, but upon closer inspection, you will see quite a difference in the plumage colours. Listen out for their rather high pitched, rolling, shrilly calls :)